leaking cat

[JDMark]

Hey, so about a mnth ago i installed an obx header, i took off this little bracket/bushing that held the cat up and just tossed it to the side as it was really annoying to install back on. a month went by and everything was great until i hear a rattle and find its an exhaust leak, only from the bottom of the front cat gasket. so i just decdided to buy a whole new one, and now both sides (only on the bottom) leak, then realizing i screwed myself by taking off that bracket (when i jacked up the cat, voila the gaskets met perfect) so while i fish around for a new bracket (threw away the old one i geuss) would double gasketing be a quick fix to this? i was even thining of some how supporting the cat up but nothing seems to work out. let me know if you have any experience with this, thanks
-mark

[S14DB]

Use some citrus spray. Should keep the cat from leaking where it shouldn't.

[Jeff240sx]

What is citrus spray? I'd personally recommend high-temp forma-gasket, or copper gasket sealant. It doesn't get 600*F down there.
-Jeff

[mrmephistopheles]

Use some citrus spray.
I heard vinegar works better.

[JDMark]

sweet never thought of sealants, im gonna try that out tomorrow and let you know if it worked. if it doesnt i geuss its back to the drawing boards or the wtb section for a bracket :o thanks for your help

p.s. would double gasketing be worth a try too?

-mark

[JDMark]

FIXED, got some ultra copper gasket sealant and fixed it right up. the fucking tube of sealant exploded though and i got it in my hair! shitty!

[mrmephistopheles]

i got it in my hair! shitty!

Sweet! Now you can sport a true JDM hairstyle!

[BSeay]

FIXED, got some ultra copper gasket sealant and fixed it right up. the fucking tube of sealant exploded though and i got it in my hair! shitty!


Worthless without pics

[JDMark]

didnt think to take a pic of my hair, actually i didnt realize it was in my hair until 30mins after so it already started to dry, i was freakin out that id have to cut it, but some rubbing alcohol and a huge comb got it out :D
:bowdown: rubbing alcohol

[projectRDM]

That bracket has no bearing on the problem you're having. The POS header you bought does. Double gasket it and learn to buy better quality products next time.

[JDMark]

i dunno it seems like theres no support for the cat so its hanging down and not getting a good enough seal, but yea the header is a pos.

[S14DB]

You have to grind out the tranny mount because the OBX pipe is bigger than the factory DP.